A Welcome from Pastor Krin
My wife, Donna, and I want to welcome you to the First Presbyterian Church of Alice. We recently moved here from Fort Worth, and have found both the congregation and the community to be warm and welcoming.
I have been an ordained minister for over two decades, privileged to serve in a wide variety of capacities. These have included time as an Army Chaplain, Hospice Chaplain, School Administrator, and Pastor of congregations both large and small. My journeys have taken me from California to Nevada, South Carolina to Texas. It has certainly been a grand adventure.
Tying all these experiences together is my passion for sharing the life-changing grace we find in Jesus Christ. No other message of love is so scandalously simple yet profound. It changes hearts and minds, and in my own life it has driven me with a passion for justice, especially for those who are poorest among us.
This passion did not come easily. My journey has been long and convoluted. If you care to read it, I have attached a recent statement of faith written upon entry into the Mission Presbytery of south Texas. Just click here.
I would also like to share a booklet with you that outlines my central focus on mission. It is called Two Missions You Can't Live Without. You can access it here.
We hope that you will consider joining us at First Presbyterian, Alice, as we labor together to serve God's children both here and beyond.
Dean and Marsha moved with their family to Alice in 1974 where Dean was employed as Alice High School Vocal/Choral Music director. His Bachelor of Music Education degree was earned at Bay University and Master of Music Education degree from Texas Tech. Dean formed and directed the Community Orchestra of Del Rio Texas, directed the New Braunfels High School and Junior High choirs, the Alice High School choirs, the Community Chorale in Alice, the Ecumenical Handbell Choir in Alice and the Chancel Choir at First Presbyterian in Alice. Marsha is our church organist. They have served our congregation since 1975.
We are very blessed to have such great musical talent in our church.
Hortencia Gonzalez - Nursery Attendants
We are glad to have Hortencia with us again. She attended our Nursery some time ago, and we are lucky to have her looking after our precious little ones.
Officers of First Presbyterian - Elders
Elders
Elders are members of First Presbyterian Church of Alice who compose the Session, which is the governing body of the church. They serve for three years and oversee specific ministry areas during their terms. You may contact an elder by calling the church office at 664-5409.
Class of 2010
Melonae Day
Jan Young
Patrice McIntyre
Margaret Smith
Class of 2011
Connie Naugher
Cara Onken
Bill Robinson
Class of 2012
Bruce Seidel
Steve Pearson
Victoria King
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